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Missouri Law Matters
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Missouri Law Matters is the official podcast of the Supreme Court of Missouri, created to increase public access and understanding of the law and the courts. Each episode features conversations with members of Missouri’s judiciary who share insights about the legal process, public service, and how the courts work to ensure fairness and uphold the rule of law. From everyday legal questions to in-depth discussions about Missouri’s judicial system, Missouri Law Matters helps listeners better understand their rights, the role of judges, and how justice is carried out across our state. 🎙️ Missouri Law Matters - an initiative of the Supreme Court of Missouri to make the courts more accessible, transparent, and understood by all Missourians.
Episodes
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How Are Judges Selected in Missouri? The Missouri Plan & Judicial Retention | Missouri Law Matters
How are judges selected in Missouri, and what does it mean when voters are asked whether a judge should be retained? In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Matt Hamner talks with Athena Dickson, president of The Missouri Bar, about the Missouri Non-Partisan Court Plan, also known as the...
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Missouri Court System Explained: What Does the Court of Appeals Do?
How does the Missouri court system work, and what does the Missouri Court of Appeals actually do? In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Matt Hamner talks with Chief Judge John P. Torbitzky of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, about appellate courts in Missouri, how judges...
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How a First-Generation Lawyer Became a Missouri Judge | Missouri Law Matters
How does someone become a judge in Missouri? What role does civic education play in helping the public understand the courts? And what can students learn from a judge who did not start with every advantage? In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Matt Hamner chats with Judge Jeffrey...
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Case.net, Court Technology and Public Access in Missouri Courts l Judge Gary Lynch
In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Matt Hamner talks with Senior Judge Gary Lynch about Missouri courts, court technology and the role of Case.net in helping the public access court information. The conversation explores how Missouri developed a statewide court automation system, why...
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How to Become a Judge in Missouri: Judge Jalilah Otto’s Path to the Bench
What does it take to become a judge in Missouri? In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Jalilah Otto of the 16th Judicial Circuit in Jackson County shares her path to the bench, the work judges do each day, and how Missouri’s nonpartisan court plan shapes judicial selection in Kansas City...
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Missouri Family & Landlord-Tenant Court: What to Expect | Judge Denise Childress
What really happens inside Missouri’s Associate Circuit Courts? Judge Denise Childress of St. Charles County joins host Judge Matt Hamner to share what everyday justice looks like - from orders of protection and child support to family law and landlord-tenant cases. She talks about handling...
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From Judge to Attorney: Joseph Goff on Civic Education and Trust in Missouri’s Legal System
In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Matt Hamner speaks with Joseph Goff, Jr, private practice attorney and former judge, about his unique journey through Missouri’s legal system — from prosecutor to judge to advocate for civic education. Together, they explore how civic education…
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Legal Deserts in Missouri: Access to Justice, Rural Law & Attorney Recruitment Challenges
In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Matt Hamner sits down with Judge Corey Moon to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing rural Missouri: legal deserts. What happens when there are fewer than one lawyer for every 1,000 people? Many rural counties in Missouri have only a judge and…
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Ask a Judge: Missouri’s Most-Asked Court Questions Answered
Ever had a question you wish you could ask a judge? In this special Ask a Judge episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Matt Hamner answers Missouri’s most-asked court questions. From how to become a judge to what really happens in the courtroom, Judge Hamner offers clear, practical insights on…
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Inside the Supreme Court of Missouri: Betsy Ledgerwood on Public Service, Technology & Justice
What does it take to run Missouri’s highest court behind the scenes? In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, Judge Matt Hamner sits down with Betsy Ledgerwood, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Missouri, to explore her journey from small-town Missouri to the center of statewide judicial...
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Chief Justice Brent Powell on Missouri Courts, Access to Justice, and Criminal Reform
On his first day as Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court, Brent Powell sits down with Judge Matt Hamner to discuss Missouri’s legal system and the path that led him to its highest bench. This episode of Missouri Law Matters covers: – Chief Justice Powell’s early career and transition from...
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What Court Clerks Wish You Knew: Missouri’s Unsung Legal Pros
In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, host Judge Matt Hamner talks with Heather Officer, Circuit Clerk for Laclede County, about the vital but often overlooked role of court clerks in the Missouri legal system. Heather shares what it really takes to manage court operations, from cross-training...
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Military & Civil Law in Missouri: Judge Kevin Hillman on Veterans Court, Fort Leonard Wood & Justice
In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, host Judge Matt Hamner sits down with Judge Kevin Hillman to explore the unique connection between military and civil law in Missouri - especially in communities surrounding Fort Leonard Wood. Judge Hillman shares his path from active-duty service to...
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Missouri Family Law: Child Custody, Mediation & Parenting Court Insights
Missouri Family Law Explained: Child Custody, Mediation & Parenting Court with Commissioner Sherrill Roberts Missouri Law Matters Podcast – Hosted by Judge Matt Hamner In this in-depth episode of Missouri Law Matters, host Judge Matt Hamner is joined by Commissioner Sherrill Roberts, a respected...
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Filing a Small Claims Case in Missouri? Here’s What a Judge Wants You to Know
🎙️ Filing a Small Claims Case in Missouri? Here’s What a Judge Wants You to Know In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, host Judge Matt Hamner sits down with Judge Jeanette Rodecap of Jackson County to talk all things small claims court. Whether you're representing yourself (pro se) or just…
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You Can’t Handle the Truth!”: Law vs Hollywood with Judge Aaron Koeppen | Supreme Court of Missouri
What really happens in a courtroom — and what’s just Hollywood drama? In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, host Judge Matt Hamner sits down with Judge Aaron Koeppen to explore the powerful influence of movies and TV on how the public views the legal system. From the lasting legacy of To Kill…
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Life as a Small-Town Prosecutor: Judge Kelly Broniec’s Journey to the Supreme Court of Missouri
In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, host Judge Matt Hamner interviews Judge Kelly Broniec of the Missouri Supreme Court. They discuss Judge Broniec's journey from a small-town upbringing to her current role on the Supreme Court, including her experiences in law school, private practice, and…
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Justice, Technology & Trust:The Future of Civic Education in Missouri Judge Rebeca Navarro McKelvey
In this episode of Missouri Law Matters, host Judge Matt Hamner and Judge Rebeca Navarro-Mckelvey discuss the importance of civic education within the Missouri court system. They explore Judge Navarro-Mckelvey's unique journey from Nicaragua to the bench, the significance of mentorship in the…
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Diversity, Mentorship, and Tech in Missouri Courts: A Candid Discussion with Chief Justice Mary Russell
In this inaugural episode of Missouri Law Matters, host Matt Hamner welcomes Chief Justice Mary Russell to discuss her remarkable journey in the Missouri court system. They explore her 20 years on the Missouri Supreme Court, the importance of mentorship in the legal profession, and the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Missouri Law Matters is the official podcast of the Supreme Court of Missouri, created to increase public access and understanding of the law and the courts.
Each episode features conversations with members of Missouri’s judiciary who share insights about the legal process, public service, and how the courts work to ensure fairness and uphold the rule of law.
From everyday legal questions to in-depth discussions about Missouri’s judicial system, Missouri Law Matters helps listeners better understand their rights, the role of judges, and how justice is carried out across our state.
🎙️ Missouri Law Matters - an initiative of the Supreme Court of Missouri to make the courts more accessible, transparent, and understood by all Missourians.
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